Yes, the Mariners have another new lineup

Jose Lopez had been the cleanup hitter each of the last 23 Seattle Mariners games, but he's day-to-day with a knot in his left hamstring - so the Mariners are scramling up another lineup.

Last night, it was Franklin Gutierrez missing, and while he's back, Lopez is not. So Russell Branyan will bat fourth, Josh-not-Jack Wilson will play third and Jack-not-Josh Wilson will play shortstop. With two hits last night, Josh Bard is back behind the plate.

Here's the lineup vs. lefty Mark Buehrle:

Ichiro Suzuki, RF

Chone Figgins, 2B

Franklin Gutierrez, CF

Russell Branyan, DH

Justin Smoak, 1B

Josh Bard, C

Josh Wilson, 3B

Michael Saunders, LF

Jack Wilson, SS

Jason Vargas, P

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About Bob Dutton

Bob Dutton joined The News Tribune in 2013 after more than 25 years at the Kansas City Star, including the last 13 covering baseball and the Royals. He was the president of the Baseball Writers' Association of America in 2008 and serves on the committee that nominates players to the Hall of Fame.